The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

Cider lorry 'explosion' closes major motorway

Avon and Somerset Police have said there are no reported injuries

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022

Finance boss jailed for £1m fraud

Michael Black, 56, fraudulently pocketed £1.2 million from three businesses he worked for between 2010 and 2019.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Manhunt comes to end after wanted man Steven Strange arrested

Steven Strange had failed to appear at court

Bristol Post · Apr 23, 2022

Armed police descend on Hartcliffe as dangerous dogs 'still outstanding'

People are being asked to avoid the area, and anyone who sees the two dogs is urged to call 999

Bristol Post · Apr 17, 2022

Urgent search for missing boy, 17, with links to Fishponds and Thornbury

He has several links to the Bristol area

Bristol Post · Apr 13, 2022

High-risk dementia sufferers to be given GPS trackers in Bristol region

"When a vulnerable person is reported missing, every minute counts"

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2022

Teenager rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Pryzm nightclub gang attack

Do you recognise any of these men?

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2022

Concern for missing 19-year-old girl believed to be in Bristol

Two images have been released to help the appeal

Bristol Post · Apr 9, 2022

Hunt after convicted murderer absconds from open prison

Jason Mills, 49, failed to return to HMP Leyhill in south Gloucestershire and an appeal has been launched to find him.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Officer attacked and police car damaged by 'off-road bikers' in Knowle

The officer didn’t suffer any injuries as a result

Bristol Post · Apr 7, 2022